Joc Pederson, Texas Rangers agree on contract

[Yuma]

According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, it’s a two-year, $37 million deal with an opt-out after the first season.

No way we compete with that offer. Pederson declined a $14 million mutual option with a $3 million buyout from the Diamondbacks at the start of the offseason to enter free agency ahead of his age 33 season.

Pederson crushed right-handed pitchers, producing a career-high .908 OPS (.275/.393/.515) in 132 games while batting third for the D-backs against righties. He added 23 home runs for an offense that led Major League Baseball in scoring, creating a powerful 1-2 punch with Christian Walker behind Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte. He was particularly outstanding in July and August when he earned a 1.050 OPS with 11 homers in 43 games.


Looking at his year-over-year trajectory, what has remained consistent are his abilities to work walks and reach base (12.2% walk rate in 2024) along with simply hitting the ball harder than most other players (92.3 mph exit velocity in 2024). He is in the upper echelon of baseball in both metrics, per Statcast.

Per Arizona Sports: Joc Pederson inks deal with Rangers

 

[Lorenzo]

Texas desperately needed another left handed bat after trading away their 1B Nathanial Lowe. They were very weak in that area last year.

 

[krazy2k]

Was hoping the DBacks could retain Joc, but we all know they won't spend that kind of money. It is safe to say that the DBacks won't be leading the league in scoring runs this season. And, if they don't get rid of Montgomery, they may lead the league with the highest ERA. Not good.

 

[Ronin]

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